I was sitting in the Montevideo gym for my granddaughter’s baccalaureate service, listening to the preacher deliver his message. As I looked out at the graduates, a thought hit me: If I could talk to myself at 18 years old, knowing what I know now, what advice would I give him? What would I tell that young, sharp-looking 18-year-old—fresh out of high school, packed up, … Continue reading LETTER TO MY 18 YEAR OLD SELF
What makes a great graduation party? The short answer: family, friends, awesome food and a graduate. Add a clear blue sky, temperatures in the 70s, and a calm breeze, and you have the perfect recipe to celebrate a graduate! This past Saturday, we headed to Montevideo for my granddaughter Adelyn’s graduation party. It met every requirement for a perfect celebration. My son Brandon and his … Continue reading I LOVE A GOOD GRADUATION PARTY
I have a deep-seated obsession with pizza. So, when my son-in-law Seth suggested we hit up a New York-style spot in Plymouth this past Saturday, I didn’t hesitate for a second: “Let’s go!” The place is called El Mar’s New York Pizza. Now, I’ve been to NYC a few times, but I honestly couldn’t tell you if I ever had an authentic slice there. I … Continue reading A SLICE OF PIZZA HEAVEN
I love being busy. It’s invigorating, and I get so much joy out of being involved in so many different things. As a “people person,” I truly thrive when I’m surrounded by others. This past week was a whirlwind—full of fun, though my pocketbook certainly took a hit! I was on the road every day, putting serious miles on the Equinox. That meant filling up … Continue reading PROMS, PRAYER AND LOTS OF MILES
This past Saturday, we attended our grandson Zane’s prom at Foley High School. Zane and his date, Amelia, looked absolutely amazing—as did all the attendees! It was a busy night for celebrations, as Dawson-Boyd held their prom on Saturday as well. We aren’t done yet, though; next week we’ll be heading to Montevideo to attend our granddaughter Adelyn’s prom.Social media was overflowing with pictures all … Continue reading A SEASON OF PROMS AND MEMORIES
I’ve had the opportunity to interview some truly amazing people lately. Last week, I wrote about why I love my job so much, and this is one of the main reasons: the chance to sit down and talk with people. Now, I’m the first to admit I’m not the world’s best interviewer, but I’d like to think I’ve improved at asking the right questions over … Continue reading INTERVIEWING AMAZING PEOPLE
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